Find out how popular the last name Kuy is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kuy.

Kuy, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kuy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuy in America

Kuy is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuy surname appeared 301 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kuy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuy to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kuy

The surname "Kuy" is of Dutch origin, with its roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch province of Zeeland, where it was initially spelled as "Kuij" or "Kuye". The name is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "kuije", which means "a small bay or inlet".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Kuy" can be found in the Dutch town of Middelburg, where a merchant named Pieter Kuy is mentioned in a trade document from 1482. This document suggests that the Kuy family was involved in maritime trade and may have lived near a small bay or inlet, hence the origin of their surname.

In the 16th century, the name "Kuy" began to appear in various historical records across the Netherlands. One notable figure was Jan Kuy, a prominent painter from Amsterdam, who was born in 1541 and died in 1615. His works, which included portraits and religious scenes, can still be found in several Dutch museums.

During the 17th century, the "Kuy" surname gained prominence in the town of Dordrecht, where a family of wealthy merchants and traders lived. One of the most renowned members of this family was Adriaen Kuy, a successful merchant who was born in 1620 and died in 1692. He was known for his extensive trading networks and his philanthropic efforts in the local community.

As the Dutch exploration and colonization efforts expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries, the "Kuy" surname began to appear in various parts of the world. One notable figure was Christiaan Kuy, a Dutch explorer and navigator who was born in 1672 and died in 1741. He was part of several expeditions to the East Indies and played a significant role in mapping the Indonesian archipelago.

In the 19th century, the "Kuy" surname spread further across Europe and beyond. One notable figure was Willem Kuy, a Dutch-born artist who emigrated to the United States in the mid-1800s. He was born in 1825 and died in 1897, and his works, which included landscapes and still-life paintings, were widely acclaimed in the American art scene of the time.

Throughout its history, the "Kuy" surname has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, traders, artists, and explorers. While its origins can be traced back to the Dutch province of Zeeland, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals and families who have contributed to various fields and industries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuy

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kuy.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kuy was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kuy has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kuy was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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